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MARK TWAIN IN PARADISE: HIS VOYAGES TO BERMUDA (MARK TWAIN By Donald Hoffmann
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- ISBN-10
- 0826221467
- Book Title
- Mark Twain in Paradise: His Voyages to Bermuda (Mark Twain and
- ISBN
- 9780826221469
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Missouri Press
ISBN-10
0826221467
ISBN-13
9780826221469
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240417774
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
Mark Twain in Paradise : His Voyages to Bermuda
Language
English
Subject
Caribbean & West Indies, General, American / General, Essays & Travelogues, Literary
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Travel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Series
Mark Twain and His Circle Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Bermuda clearly served as a space in which Twain could explore the intersection between his life as a celebrity (the white suit and the nickname "King" were incorporated into his repertoire between his second and third trips) and his role as a traveler. Mark Twain in Paradise is, above all, a kind of source-book of Bermuda scenes and experiences, many of which would remain obscure if not for [Hoffman's] methodical unpacking."-- Studies in American Fiction, "A superior travel book....Bermuda (or at least Mark Twain's Bermuda) became distinct and detailed to me for the first time....Twainians will want to read it and will talk up its virtues." --Louis Budd , author of Mark Twain: Social Philosopher
Grade From
College Freshman
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
818/.403 B
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Synopsis
For Mark Twain, it was love at first landfall. Samuel Clemens first encountered the Bermuda Islands in 1867 on a return voyage from the Holy Land and found them much to his liking. One of the most isolated spots in the world, Bermuda offered the writer a refuge from his harried and sometimes sad existence on the mainland, and this island paradise called him back another seven times. Clemens found that Bermuda's beauty, pace, weather, and company were just the medicine he needed, and its seafaring culture with few connections to the outside world appealed to his love of travel by water. This book is the first comprehensive study of Clemens's love affair with Bermuda, a vivid depiction of a celebrated author on recurring vacations. Donald Hoffmann has culled and clarified passages from Mark Twain's travel pieces, letters, and unpublished autobiographical dictation--with cross-references to his fiction and infrequently cited short pieces--to create a little-known view of the author at leisure on his fantasy island. Mark Twain in Paradise sheds light on both Clemens's complex character and the topography and history of the islands. Hoffmann has plumbed the voluminous Mark Twain scholarship and Bermudian archives to faithfully re-create turn-of-the-century Bermuda, supplying historical and biographical background to give his narrative texture and depth. He offers insight into Bermuda's natural environment, traditional stone houses, and romantic past, and he presents dozens of illustrations, both vintage and new, showing that much of what Mark Twain described can still be seen today. Hoffmann also provides insight into the social circles Clemens moved in--and sometimes collected around himself. When visiting the islands, he rubbed shoulders with the likes of socialist Upton Sinclair and multimillionaire Henry H. Rogers; with Woodrow Wilson and his lover, socialite Mary Peck; as well as with the young girls to whom he enjoyed playing grandfather. "You go to heaven if you want to," Mark Twain wrote from Bermuda in 1910 during his long last visit. "I'd druther stay here." And because much of what Clemens enjoyed in the islands is still available to experience today, visitors to Bermuda can now have America's favorite author as their guide. Mark Twain in Paradise is an unexpected addition to the vast literature by and about Mark Twain and a work of travel literature unlike any other., For Mark Twain, it was love at first landfall. Samuel Clemens first encountered the Bermuda Islands in 1867 on a return voyage from the Holy Land and found them much to his liking. One of the most isolated spots in the world, Bermuda offered the writer a refuge from his harried and sometimes sad existence on the mainland, and this island paradise called him back another seven times. Hoffmann has plumbed the voluminous Mark Twain scholarship and Bermudian archives to faithfully re-create turn-of-the-century Bermuda, supplying historical and biographical background to give his narrative texture and depth. He offers insight into Bermuda's natural environment, traditional stone houses, and romantic past, and he presents dozens of illustrations, both vintage and new, showing that much of what Mark Twain described can still be seen today.
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- 8***g (252)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.FINLAND AND EUROPE: INTERNATIONAL CRISES IN THE PERIOD OF By Juhani Paasivirta (#335694307643)
- a***2 (13)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was exactly as described, brand new and it was even sealed. The seller also messaged me as soon as the purchase went through so communication was great. This was the last book in the series that I needed and to be able to find it in such great condition and at a great cost was unexpected. Highly recommend this seller and will definitely buy from again in the future.
- e***2 (1299)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMint condition and brand new, at the most competitive price. Top customer service, which includes: communication, professional packaging which protected the dust cover from bending and corners from bumping. Speedy shipping and delivery from across the country. A highly recommended seller with whom I would easily shop again. Thank you!